Best Rain Tire ??
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Best Rain Tire ??
I've read back & fourth on this forum about the pro-cons of several makes of tires. My Ultra has factory 402's and for the most part handles well (dry/wet) except for tar snakes, doesn't like those !!
The 402 is the only tire with siping, which... from what I understand is the best way to have more traction in wet weather.
Every other type of tire that people swear by doesn't seem to have this siping ?? How can these tires handle so well in the rain ??
Part of my problem is wanting to go wider on the rear so that rules out the 402's, but I won't go wider if I can't have the wet traction.
Any thoughts or advise is appreciated, Thanks.
HDavidB
The 402 is the only tire with siping, which... from what I understand is the best way to have more traction in wet weather.
Every other type of tire that people swear by doesn't seem to have this siping ?? How can these tires handle so well in the rain ??
Part of my problem is wanting to go wider on the rear so that rules out the 402's, but I won't go wider if I can't have the wet traction.
Any thoughts or advise is appreciated, Thanks.
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I don't have a clue how they work so well. It seems to be common knowledge that a more durable tire will suffer in traction compared to a tire that wears out faster, but that wisdom doesn't apply here. I'm getting same mileage out of the current E3 rear tire as I got from the first two D402's combined. Of course, YMMV, but I won't be going back.
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This is one of those subjects that if you ask 10 guys you might get 10 different answers. I have always felt that Avon & Metzler tires are better for wet conditions, they do seem to have a softer rubber compound and certainly don't get the mileage. I hve a friend with the new Michlens and he swears by them on wet roads.
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here's my list from the worst to the best
worst.....Avon & Metzeler....both suck equally to me
ok.....stock Dunlop
best so far....Pirelli Nite Dragons
havent run the E3's yet but will be puttin them on the BryceBike
worst.....Avon & Metzeler....both suck equally to me
ok.....stock Dunlop
best so far....Pirelli Nite Dragons
havent run the E3's yet but will be puttin them on the BryceBike
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It is true that sipes (thin cuts in the tread) were once the way to deal with water, but they are no longer common on either car or bike tyres, so we must assume some other black magic has been invented by the tyre makers!
I have extensive experience of riding my Harley in the wet and heavy rain and Avon Venoms are my choice. They use higher pressures than Dunlop and if you fit them refer to Avon's website for their recommended pressures for your bike. If you use Dunlop pressures in Avon tyres don't be surprised if you are disappointed in the Avons!
HDavidB, You mention wanting to fit wider tyres. What year is your bike?
I have extensive experience of riding my Harley in the wet and heavy rain and Avon Venoms are my choice. They use higher pressures than Dunlop and if you fit them refer to Avon's website for their recommended pressures for your bike. If you use Dunlop pressures in Avon tyres don't be surprised if you are disappointed in the Avons!
HDavidB, You mention wanting to fit wider tyres. What year is your bike?